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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,134.83 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,134.83 and 269.66 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,134.83 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,134.83 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,134.83 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 306,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,018.26/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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