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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,134.09 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,134.09 and 255.80 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,134.09 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,134.09 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,134.09 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 290,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,100.22/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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