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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,133.17 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,133.17 and 268.19 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,133.17 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,133.17 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,133.17 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 303,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,898.53/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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