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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.02 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.02 and 269.08 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.02 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.02 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.02 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 305,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,142.10/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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