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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,139.40 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,139.40 and 272.30 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,139.40 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,139.40 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,139.40 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 310,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,258.62/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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