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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.08, 1,141.61 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.08, 1,141.61 and 274.13 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.08 : 1,141.61 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.08/1,141.61 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.08x = 1,141.61 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.08x = 312,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,944.53/761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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