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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.48, 1,134.87 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.48, 1,134.87 and 270.22 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.48 : 1,134.87 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.48/1,134.87 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.48x = 1,134.87 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.48x = 306,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,664.57/757.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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