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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.96, 1,136.13 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.96, 1,136.13 and 270.69 is: 405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.96 : 1,136.13 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.96/1,136.13 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.96x = 1,136.13 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.96x = 307,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,539.03/757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.75

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