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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.47, 1,137.71 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.47, 1,137.71 and 271.18 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.47 : 1,137.71 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.47/1,137.71 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.47x = 1,137.71 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.47x = 308,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,517.15/758.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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