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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.99, 1,132.66 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.99, 1,132.66 and 268.04 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.99 : 1,132.66 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.99/1,132.66 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.99x = 1,132.66 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.99x = 303,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,598.19/754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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