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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.73, 1,138.05 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.73, 1,138.05 and 271.76 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.73 : 1,138.05 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.73/1,138.05 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.73x = 1,138.05 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.73x = 309,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,270.78/758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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