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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,131.76 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,131.76 and 267.76 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,131.76 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,131.76 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,131.76 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 303,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,040.30/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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