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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.05, 1,138.94 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.05, 1,138.94 and 272.33 is: 408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.05 : 1,138.94 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.05/1,138.94 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.05x = 1,138.94 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.05x = 310,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,160.47/759.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.62

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