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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,133.10 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,133.10 and 268.56 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,133.10 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,133.10 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,133.10 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 304,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,305.34/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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