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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.23, 1,138.83 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.23, 1,138.83 and 272.31 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.23 : 1,138.83 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.23/1,138.83 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.23x = 1,138.83 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.23x = 310,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,114.80/759.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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