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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.12, 1,140.31 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.12, 1,140.31 and 273.22 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.12 : 1,140.31 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.12/1,140.31 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.12x = 1,140.31 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.12x = 311,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,555.50/760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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