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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.67, 1,138.23 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.67, 1,138.23 and 271.71 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.67 : 1,138.23 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.67/1,138.23 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.67x = 1,138.23 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.67x = 309,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,268.47/758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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