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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,132.71 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,132.71 and 268.05 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,132.71 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,132.71 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,132.71 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 303,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,622.92/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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