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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.91, 1,132.19 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.91, 1,132.19 and 267.96 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.91 : 1,132.19 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.91/1,132.19 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.91x = 1,132.19 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.91x = 303,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,382.30/754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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