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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.73, 1,140.78 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.73, 1,140.78 and 273.68 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.73 : 1,140.78 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.73/1,140.78 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.73x = 1,140.78 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.73x = 312,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,208.27/760.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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