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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,132.08 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,132.08 and 267.62 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,132.08 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,132.08 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,132.08 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 302,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,967.25/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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