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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.42, 1,141.81 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.42, 1,141.81 and 274.21 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.42 : 1,141.81 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.42/1,141.81 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.42x = 1,141.81 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.42x = 313,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,095.72/761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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