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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,137.87 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,137.87 and 272.22 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,137.87 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,137.87 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,137.87 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 309,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,750.97/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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