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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,141.56 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,141.56 and 274.32 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,141.56 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,141.56 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,141.56 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 313,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,152.74/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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