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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.75, 1,134.97 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.75, 1,134.97 and 269.82 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.75 : 1,134.97 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.75/1,134.97 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.75x = 1,134.97 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.75x = 306,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,237.61/756.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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