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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,139.97 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,139.97 and 272.97 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,139.97 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,139.97 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,139.97 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 311,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,178.63/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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