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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,139.00 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,139.00 and 272.12 is: 408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,139.00 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,139.00 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,139.00 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 309,937.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,937.62/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.17

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