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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,135.02 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,135.02 and 269.52 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,135.02 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,135.02 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,135.02 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 305,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,910.59/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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