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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,134.81 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,134.81 and 269.82 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,134.81 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,134.81 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,134.81 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 306,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,194.43/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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