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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.97, 1,135.46 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.97, 1,135.46 and 270.02 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.97 : 1,135.46 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.97/1,135.46 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.97x = 1,135.46 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.97x = 306,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,596.91/756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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