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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.90, 1,132.54 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.90, 1,132.54 and 268.28 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.90 : 1,132.54 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.90/1,132.54 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.90x = 1,132.54 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.90x = 303,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,837.83/754.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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