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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,134.18 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,134.18 and 262.45 is: 393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,134.18 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,134.18 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,134.18 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 297,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,662.71/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.72

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