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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.44, 1,142.40 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.44, 1,142.40 and 274.57 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.44 : 1,142.40 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.44/1,142.40 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.44x = 1,142.40 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.44x = 313,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,668.77/761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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