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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,141.33 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,141.33 and 273.93 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,141.33 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,141.33 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,141.33 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 312,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,644.53/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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