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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.66, 1,133.71 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.66, 1,133.71 and 268.76 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.66 : 1,133.71 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.66/1,133.71 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.66x = 1,133.71 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.66x = 304,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,698.06/755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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