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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.09, 1,158.19 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.09, 1,158.19 and 271.71 is: 407.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.09 : 1,158.19 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.09/1,158.19 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.09x = 1,158.19 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.09x = 314,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,687.00/772.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.58

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