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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,141.49 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,141.49 and 274.01 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,141.49 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,141.49 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,141.49 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 312,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,774.65/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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