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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,141.74 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,141.74 and 274.08 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,141.74 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,141.74 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,141.74 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 312,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,928.10/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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