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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,131.80 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,131.80 and 267.59 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,131.80 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,131.80 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,131.80 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 302,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,851.37/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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