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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,132.02 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,132.02 and 267.76 is: 401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,132.02 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,132.02 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,132.02 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 303,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,109.68/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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