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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,141.16 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,141.16 and 273.56 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,141.16 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,141.16 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,141.16 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 312,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,175.73/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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