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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.54, 1,136.40 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.54, 1,136.40 and 270.52 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.54 : 1,136.40 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.54/1,136.40 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.54x = 1,136.40 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.54x = 307,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,418.93/757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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