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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.27, 1,134.20 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.27, 1,134.20 and 262.56 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.27 : 1,134.20 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.27/1,134.20 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.27x = 1,134.20 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.27x = 297,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,794.08/756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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