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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.08, 1,138.70 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.08, 1,138.70 and 272.00 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.08 : 1,138.70 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.08/1,138.70 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.08x = 1,138.70 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.08x = 309,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,721.39/759.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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