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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,140.08 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,140.08 and 272.97 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,140.08 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,140.08 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,140.08 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 311,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,206.27/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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