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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.22, 1,134.34 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.22, 1,134.34 and 262.44 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.22 : 1,134.34 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.22/1,134.34 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.22x = 1,134.34 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.22x = 297,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,694.98/756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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