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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,137.56 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,137.56 and 271.77 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,137.56 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,137.56 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,137.56 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 309,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,153.32/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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