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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.72, 1,136.88 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.72, 1,136.88 and 271.12 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.72 : 1,136.88 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.72/1,136.88 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.72x = 1,136.88 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.72x = 308,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,230.91/757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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