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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.22, 1,136.03 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.22, 1,136.03 and 270.27 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.22 : 1,136.03 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.22/1,136.03 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.22x = 1,136.03 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.22x = 307,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,033.48/757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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