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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,133.37 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,133.37 and 269.22 is: 403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,133.37 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,133.37 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,133.37 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 305,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,125.87/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.35

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