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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.63, 1,139.34 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.63, 1,139.34 and 272.61 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.63 : 1,139.34 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.63/1,139.34 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.63x = 1,139.34 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.63x = 310,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,595.48/759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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