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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,138.80 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,138.80 and 272.22 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,138.80 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,138.80 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,138.80 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 310,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,004.14/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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