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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.05, 1,134.41 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.05, 1,134.41 and 269.18 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.05 : 1,134.41 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.05/1,134.41 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.05x = 1,134.41 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.05x = 305,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,360.48/756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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