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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,133.97 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,133.97 and 268.92 is: 403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,133.97 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,133.97 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,133.97 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 304,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,946.20/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.39

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