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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,138.37 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,138.37 and 271.78 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,138.37 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,138.37 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,138.37 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 309,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,386.20/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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