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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.41, 1,134.44 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.41, 1,134.44 and 269.46 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.41 : 1,134.44 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.41/1,134.44 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.41x = 1,134.44 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.41x = 305,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,686.88/756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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