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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.23, 1,134.35 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.23, 1,134.35 and 269.42 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.23 : 1,134.35 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.23/1,134.35 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.23x = 1,134.35 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.23x = 305,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,615.23/756.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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