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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.88, 1,139.80 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.88, 1,139.80 and 272.88 is: 409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.88 : 1,139.80 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.88/1,139.80 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.88x = 1,139.80 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.88x = 311,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,028.62/759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.31

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