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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.87, 1,140.30 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.87, 1,140.30 and 272.88 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.87 : 1,140.30 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.87/1,140.30 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.87x = 1,140.30 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.87x = 311,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,165.06/759.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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