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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.16, 1,133.46 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.16, 1,133.46 and 268.84 is: 402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.16 : 1,133.46 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.16/1,133.46 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.16x = 1,133.46 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.16x = 304,719.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,719.39/756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.98

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