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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.23, 1,141.59 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.23, 1,141.59 and 274.17 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.23 : 1,141.59 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.23/1,141.59 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.23x = 1,141.59 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.23x = 312,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,989.73/761.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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