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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.71, 1,135.14 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.71, 1,135.14 and 269.94 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.71 : 1,135.14 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.71/1,135.14 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.71x = 1,135.14 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.71x = 306,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,422.94/756.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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