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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,140.30 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,140.30 and 273.32 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,140.30 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,140.30 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,140.30 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 311,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,666.80/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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