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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,134.21 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,134.21 and 269.41 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,134.21 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,134.21 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,134.21 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 305,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,567.52/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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