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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.29, 1,139.97 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.29, 1,139.97 and 273.17 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.29 : 1,139.97 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.29/1,139.97 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.29x = 1,139.97 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.29x = 311,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,409.48/760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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