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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,140.06 and 272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,140.06 and 272.81 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,140.06 = 272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,140.06 = 272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,140.06 × 272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 311,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,014.07/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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