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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,138.84 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,138.84 and 272.16 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,138.84 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,138.84 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,138.84 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 309,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,946.69/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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