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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.60, 1,132.02 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.60, 1,132.02 and 267.52 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.60 : 1,132.02 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.60/1,132.02 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.60x = 1,132.02 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.60x = 302,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,837.99/754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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