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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.76, 1,139.86 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.76, 1,139.86 and 272.85 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.76 : 1,139.86 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.76/1,139.86 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.76x = 1,139.86 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.76x = 311,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,010.80/759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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