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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.98, 1,134.18 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.98, 1,134.18 and 269.02 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.98 : 1,134.18 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.98/1,134.18 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.98x = 1,134.18 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.98x = 305,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,117.10/755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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