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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.89, 1,134.05 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.89, 1,134.05 and 268.97 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.89 : 1,134.05 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.89/1,134.05 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.89x = 1,134.05 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.89x = 305,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,026.92/755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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