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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,132.37 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,132.37 and 267.80 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,132.37 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,132.37 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,132.37 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 303,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,252.19/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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