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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,135.44 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,135.44 and 270 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,135.44 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,135.44 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,135.44 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 306,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,568.80/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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