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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.63, 1,132.17 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.63, 1,132.17 and 267.72 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.63 : 1,132.17 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.63/1,132.17 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.63x = 1,132.17 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.63x = 303,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,104.55/754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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