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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.60, 1,139.52 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.60, 1,139.52 and 272.77 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.60 : 1,139.52 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.60/1,139.52 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.60x = 1,139.52 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.60x = 310,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,826.87/759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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