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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,131.83 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,131.83 and 267.66 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,131.83 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,131.83 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,131.83 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 302,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,945.62/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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