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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,138.74 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,138.74 and 272.28 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,138.74 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,138.74 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,138.74 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 310,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,056.13/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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