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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,138.28 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,138.28 and 272.25 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,138.28 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,138.28 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,138.28 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 309,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,897.41/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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