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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,136.01 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,136.01 and 270.39 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,136.01 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,136.01 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,136.01 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 307,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,165.74/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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