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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.76, 1,133.72 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.76, 1,133.72 and 269.08 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.76 : 1,133.72 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.76/1,133.72 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.76x = 1,133.72 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.76x = 305,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,061.38/755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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