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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.82, 1,139.91 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.82, 1,139.91 and 272.92 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.82 : 1,139.91 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.82/1,139.91 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.82x = 1,139.91 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.82x = 311,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,104.24/759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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