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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.28, 1,138.80 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.28, 1,138.80 and 272.24 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.28 : 1,138.80 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.28/1,138.80 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.28x = 1,138.80 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.28x = 310,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,026.91/759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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