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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.85, 1,135.05 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.85, 1,135.05 and 269.83 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.85 : 1,135.05 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.85/1,135.05 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.85x = 1,135.05 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.85x = 306,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,270.54/756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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