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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.43, 1,139.65 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.43, 1,139.65 and 272.48 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.43 : 1,139.65 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.43/1,139.65 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.43x = 1,139.65 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.43x = 310,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,531.83/759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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