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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.95, 1,137.14 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.95, 1,137.14 and 271.04 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.95 : 1,137.14 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.95/1,137.14 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.95x = 1,137.14 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.95x = 308,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,203.38/757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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