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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.57, 1,139.31 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.57, 1,139.31 and 272.49 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.57 : 1,139.31 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.57/1,139.31 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.57x = 1,139.31 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.57x = 310,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,450.58/759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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