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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,138.94 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,138.94 and 272.39 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,138.94 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,138.94 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,138.94 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 310,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,234.50/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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