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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.85, 1,136.91 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.85, 1,136.91 and 271.23 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.85 : 1,136.91 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.85/1,136.91 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.85x = 1,136.91 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.85x = 308,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,364.10/757.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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