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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.96, 1,137.63 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.96, 1,137.63 and 271.69 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.96 : 1,137.63 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.96/1,137.63 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.96x = 1,137.63 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.96x = 309,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,082.69/758.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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