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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.48, 1,137.04 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.48, 1,137.04 and 271.40 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.48 : 1,137.04 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.48/1,137.04 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.48x = 1,137.04 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.48x = 308,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,586.29/758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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