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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,137.66 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,137.66 and 271.83 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,137.66 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,137.66 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,137.66 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 309,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,250.12/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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