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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.62, 1,134.70 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.62, 1,134.70 and 269.65 is: 404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.62 : 1,134.70 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.62/1,134.70 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.62x = 1,134.70 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.62x = 305,964.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,964.83/756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.38

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