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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.00, 1,139.31 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.00, 1,139.31 and 272.94 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.00 : 1,139.31 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.00/1,139.31 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.00x = 1,139.31 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.00x = 310,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,959.77/760.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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