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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,139.87 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,139.87 and 273.03 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,139.87 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,139.87 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,139.87 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 311,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,217.34/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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