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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,134.12 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,134.12 and 268.86 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,134.12 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,134.12 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,134.12 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 304,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,919.50/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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