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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.99, 1,139.16 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.99, 1,139.16 and 272.91 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.99 : 1,139.16 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.99/1,139.16 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.99x = 1,139.16 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.99x = 310,888.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,888.16/759.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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