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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.19, 1,138.92 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.19, 1,138.92 and 272.17 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.19 : 1,138.92 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.19/1,138.92 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.19x = 1,138.92 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.19x = 309,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,979.86/759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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