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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.83, 1,135.24 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.83, 1,135.24 and 269.77 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.83 : 1,135.24 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.83/1,135.24 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.83x = 1,135.24 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.83x = 306,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,249.57/756.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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