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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.90, 1,140.02 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.90, 1,140.02 and 273 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.90 : 1,140.02 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.90/1,140.02 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.90x = 1,140.02 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.90x = 311,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,225.46/759.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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