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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.31, 1,142.27 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.31, 1,142.27 and 274.70 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.31 : 1,142.27 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.31/1,142.27 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.31x = 1,142.27 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.31x = 313,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,774.48/761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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