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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.79, 1,141.49 and 274.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.79, 1,141.49 and 274.19 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.79 : 1,141.49 = 274.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.79/1,141.49 = 274.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.79x = 1,141.49 × 274.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.79x = 312,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,980.12/760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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