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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.39, 1,133.09 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.39, 1,133.09 and 268.45 is: 402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.39 : 1,133.09 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.39/1,133.09 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.39x = 1,133.09 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.39x = 304,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,174.84/755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.67

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