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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.26, 1,141.90 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.26, 1,141.90 and 274.30 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.26 : 1,141.90 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.26/1,141.90 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.26x = 1,141.90 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.26x = 313,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,223.17/761.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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