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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,134.68 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,134.68 and 269.90 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,134.68 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,134.68 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,134.68 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 306,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,243.11/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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