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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,138.56 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,138.56 and 271.99 is: 407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,138.56 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,138.56 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,138.56 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 309,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,676.93/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.97

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