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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,139.94 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,139.94 and 273.06 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,139.94 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,139.94 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,139.94 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 311,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,272.02/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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