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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.47, 1,134.80 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.47, 1,134.80 and 269.40 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.47 : 1,134.80 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.47/1,134.80 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.47x = 1,134.80 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.47x = 305,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,715.12/756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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