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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,137.19 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,137.19 and 271.27 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,137.19 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,137.19 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,137.19 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 308,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,486.27/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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