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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,135.07 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,135.07 and 269.97 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,135.07 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,135.07 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,135.07 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 306,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,433.50/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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