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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,133.87 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,133.87 and 269.06 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,133.87 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,133.87 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,133.87 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 305,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,072.05/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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