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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.19, 1,132.94 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.19, 1,132.94 and 268.18 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.19 : 1,132.94 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.19/1,132.94 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.19x = 1,132.94 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.19x = 303,827.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,827.68/755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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