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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,135.50 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,135.50 and 269.92 is: 404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,135.50 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,135.50 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,135.50 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 306,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,494.16/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.92

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