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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.60, 1,137.53 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.60, 1,137.53 and 271.53 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.60 : 1,137.53 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.60/1,137.53 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.60x = 1,137.53 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.60x = 308,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,873.52/758.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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