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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.46, 1,137.85 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.46, 1,137.85 and 271.48 is: 407.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.46 : 1,137.85 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.46/1,137.85 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.46x = 1,137.85 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.46x = 308,898.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,898.93/758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.27

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