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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.97, 1,141.40 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.97, 1,141.40 and 274.04 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.97 : 1,141.40 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.97/1,141.40 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.97x = 1,141.40 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.97x = 312,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,787.89/760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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