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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.45, 1,134.48 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.45, 1,134.48 and 269.43 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.45 : 1,134.48 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.45/1,134.48 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.45x = 1,134.48 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.45x = 305,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,662.95/756.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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