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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.24, 1,138.86 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.24, 1,138.86 and 272.43 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.24 : 1,138.86 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.24/1,138.86 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.24x = 1,138.86 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.24x = 310,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,259.63/759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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