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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,134.39 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,134.39 and 268.98 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,134.39 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,134.39 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,134.39 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 305,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,128.22/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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