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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,135.85 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,135.85 and 269.93 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,135.85 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,135.85 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,135.85 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 306,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,592.96/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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