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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,132.26 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,132.26 and 267.89 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,132.26 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,132.26 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,132.26 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 303,321.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,321.13/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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