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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.93, 1,135.59 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.93, 1,135.59 and 270 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.93 : 1,135.59 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.93/1,135.59 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.93x = 1,135.59 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.93x = 306,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,609.30/756.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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