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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,131.21 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,131.21 and 267.60 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,131.21 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,131.21 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,131.21 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 302,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,711.80/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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