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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,134.66 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,134.66 and 269.74 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,134.66 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,134.66 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,134.66 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 306,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,063.19/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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