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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,139.78 and 273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,139.78 and 273.25 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,139.78 = 273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,139.78 = 273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,139.78 × 273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 311,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,444.89/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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