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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.14, 1,135.44 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.14, 1,135.44 and 270.06 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.14 : 1,135.44 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.14/1,135.44 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.14x = 1,135.44 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.14x = 306,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,636.93/757.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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