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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,132.29 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,132.29 and 267.60 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,132.29 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,132.29 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,132.29 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 303,000.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,000.80/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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