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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.07, 1,141.72 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.07, 1,141.72 and 274.23 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.07 : 1,141.72 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.07/1,141.72 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.07x = 1,141.72 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.07x = 313,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,096.04/761.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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