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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.90, 1,134.02 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.90, 1,134.02 and 269 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.90 : 1,134.02 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.90/1,134.02 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.90x = 1,134.02 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.90x = 305,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,051.38/755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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