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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,143.78 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,143.78 and 269.08 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,143.78 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,143.78 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,143.78 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 307,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,768.32/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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