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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,138.33 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,138.33 and 271.93 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,138.33 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,138.33 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,138.33 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 309,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,546.08/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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