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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.45, 1,132.97 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.45, 1,132.97 and 268.44 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.45 : 1,132.97 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.45/1,132.97 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.45x = 1,132.97 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.45x = 304,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,134.47/755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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