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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,141.30 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,141.30 and 274.03 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,141.30 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,141.30 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,141.30 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 312,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,751.18/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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