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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,141.64 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,141.64 and 273.98 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,141.64 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,141.64 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,141.64 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 312,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,779.45/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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