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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.89, 1,138.83 and 271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.89, 1,138.83 and 271.90 is: 408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.89 : 1,138.83 = 271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.89/1,138.83 = 271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.89x = 1,138.83 × 271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.89x = 309,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,647.88/758.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.03

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