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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,136.03 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,136.03 and 270.53 is: 405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,136.03 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,136.03 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,136.03 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 307,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,333.71/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.67

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