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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.63, 1,138.04 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.63, 1,138.04 and 271.73 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.63 : 1,138.04 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.63/1,138.04 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.63x = 1,138.04 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.63x = 309,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,239.61/758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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