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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.95, 1,138.51 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.95, 1,138.51 and 272.19 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.95 : 1,138.51 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.95/1,138.51 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.95x = 1,138.51 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.95x = 309,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,894.12/758.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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