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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.77, 1,135.40 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.77, 1,135.40 and 269.73 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.77 : 1,135.40 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.77/1,135.40 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.77x = 1,135.40 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.77x = 306,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,250.09/756.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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