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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,132.02 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,132.02 and 267.64 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,132.02 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,132.02 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,132.02 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 302,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,971.00/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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