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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,134.83 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,134.83 and 269.49 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,134.83 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,134.83 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,134.83 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 305,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,825.34/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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