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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,132.20 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,132.20 and 267.76 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,132.20 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,132.20 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,132.20 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 303,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,157.87/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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