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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,132.74 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,132.74 and 268.20 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,132.74 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,132.74 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,132.74 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 303,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,800.87/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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