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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.37, 1,133.86 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.37, 1,133.86 and 269.30 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.37 : 1,133.86 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.37/1,133.86 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.37x = 1,133.86 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.37x = 305,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,347.15/756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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