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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,137.42 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,137.42 and 271.11 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,137.42 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,137.42 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,137.42 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 308,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,365.94/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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