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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.66, 1,140.02 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.66, 1,140.02 and 272.72 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.66 : 1,140.02 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.66/1,140.02 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.66x = 1,140.02 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.66x = 310,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,908.76/759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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