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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,142.55 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,142.55 and 274.38 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,142.55 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,142.55 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,142.55 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 313,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,492.87/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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