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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,142.34 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,142.34 and 274.50 is: 411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,142.34 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,142.34 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,142.34 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 313,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,572.33/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.82

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