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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,131.85 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,131.85 and 267.26 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,131.85 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,131.85 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,131.85 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 302,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,498.23/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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