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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.55, 1,132.18 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.55, 1,132.18 and 267.83 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.55 : 1,132.18 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.55/1,132.18 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.55x = 1,132.18 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.55x = 303,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,231.77/754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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