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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,134.41 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,134.41 and 269.46 is: 404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,134.41 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,134.41 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,134.41 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 305,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,676.77/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.30

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