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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.50, 1,138.30 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.50, 1,138.30 and 272.01 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.50 : 1,138.30 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.50/1,138.30 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.50x = 1,138.30 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.50x = 309,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,628.98/759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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