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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.94, 1,138.47 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.94, 1,138.47 and 271.99 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.94 : 1,138.47 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.94/1,138.47 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.94x = 1,138.47 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.94x = 309,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,652.46/758.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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