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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.26, 1,134.42 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.26, 1,134.42 and 269.32 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.26 : 1,134.42 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.26/1,134.42 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.26x = 1,134.42 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.26x = 305,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,521.99/756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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