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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,133.84 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,133.84 and 269.29 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,133.84 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,133.84 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,133.84 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 305,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,324.76/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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