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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,131.86 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,131.86 and 267.39 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,131.86 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,131.86 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,131.86 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 302,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,648.71/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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