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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,134.15 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,134.15 and 262.43 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,134.15 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,134.15 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,134.15 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 297,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,634.98/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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