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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.12, 1,137.30 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.12, 1,137.30 and 271.22 is: 406.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.12 : 1,137.30 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.12/1,137.30 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.12x = 1,137.30 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.12x = 308,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,458.51/758.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.87

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