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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,133.88 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,133.88 and 268.93 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,133.88 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,133.88 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,133.88 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 304,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,934.35/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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