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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.55, 1,138.19 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.55, 1,138.19 and 271.83 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.55 : 1,138.19 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.55/1,138.19 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.55x = 1,138.19 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.55x = 309,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,394.19/758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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