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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.19, 1,139.60 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.19, 1,139.60 and 273.13 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.19 : 1,139.60 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.19/1,139.60 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.19x = 1,139.60 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.19x = 311,258.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,258.95/760.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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