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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.09, 1,134.15 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.09, 1,134.15 and 269.14 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.09 : 1,134.15 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.09/1,134.15 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.09x = 1,134.15 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.09x = 305,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,245.13/756.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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