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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.37, 1,142.61 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.37, 1,142.61 and 274.44 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.37 : 1,142.61 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.37/1,142.61 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.37x = 1,142.61 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.37x = 313,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,577.89/761.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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