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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.27, 1,135.86 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.27, 1,135.86 and 270.19 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.27 : 1,135.86 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.27/1,135.86 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.27x = 1,135.86 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.27x = 306,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,898.01/757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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