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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,135.22 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,135.22 and 269.68 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,135.22 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,135.22 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,135.22 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 306,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,146.13/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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