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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,134.15 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,134.15 and 269.15 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,134.15 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,134.15 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,134.15 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 305,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,249.79/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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