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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.63, 1,133.44 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.63, 1,133.44 and 268.68 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.63 : 1,133.44 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.63/1,133.44 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.63x = 1,133.44 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.63x = 304,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,532.66/755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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