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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.35, 1,134.65 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.35, 1,134.65 and 269.74 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.35 : 1,134.65 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.35/1,134.65 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.35x = 1,134.65 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.35x = 306,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,058.33/756.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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