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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,132 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,132 and 267.82 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,132 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,132 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,132 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 303,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,172.24/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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