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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,133.80 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,133.80 and 268.80 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,133.80 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,133.80 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,133.80 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 304,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,765.44/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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