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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.09, 1,137.24 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.09, 1,137.24 and 271.08 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.09 : 1,137.24 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.09/1,137.24 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.09x = 1,137.24 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.09x = 308,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,283.02/758.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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