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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.54, 1,139.26 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.54, 1,139.26 and 272.60 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.54 : 1,139.26 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.54/1,139.26 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.54x = 1,139.26 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.54x = 310,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,562.28/759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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