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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,134.06 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,134.06 and 268.90 is: 403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,134.06 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,134.06 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,134.06 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 304,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,947.39/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.39

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