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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,135.77 and 270.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,135.77 and 270.03 is: 405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,135.77 = 270.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,135.77 = 270.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,135.77 × 270.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 306,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,691.97/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.15

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