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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,139.96 and 273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,139.96 and 273.37 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,139.96 = 273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,139.96 = 273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,139.96 × 273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 311,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,628.70/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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