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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.49, 1,135.23 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.49, 1,135.23 and 269.55 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.49 : 1,135.23 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.49/1,135.23 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.49x = 1,135.23 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.49x = 306,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,001.25/756.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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