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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.74, 1,132.23 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.74, 1,132.23 and 267.68 is: 401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.74 : 1,132.23 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.74/1,132.23 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.74x = 1,132.23 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.74x = 303,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,074.47/754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.56

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