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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.38, 1,134.66 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.38, 1,134.66 and 269.48 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 1,134.66 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/1,134.66 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 1,134.66 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 305,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,768.18/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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