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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.13, 1,138.75 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.13, 1,138.75 and 272.18 is: 408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.13 : 1,138.75 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.13/1,138.75 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.13x = 1,138.75 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.13x = 309,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,947.14/759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.29

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