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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.94, 1,131.39 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.94, 1,131.39 and 267.53 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.94 : 1,131.39 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.94/1,131.39 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.94x = 1,131.39 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.94x = 302,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,675.11/754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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