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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,139.64 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,139.64 and 272.84 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,139.64 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,139.64 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,139.64 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 310,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,939.38/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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