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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.01 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.01 and 262.78 is: 394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.01 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.01 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.01 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 297,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,995.15/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.16

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