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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.83, 1,138.19 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.83, 1,138.19 and 271.89 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.83 : 1,138.19 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.83/1,138.19 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.83x = 1,138.19 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.83x = 309,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,463.76/758.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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