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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,139.47 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,139.47 and 272.77 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,139.47 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,139.47 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,139.47 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 310,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,809.70/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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