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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,134.28 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,134.28 and 269.31 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,134.28 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,134.28 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,134.28 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 305,472.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,472.95/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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