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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.50, 1,141.78 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.50, 1,141.78 and 267.66 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.50 : 1,141.78 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.50/1,141.78 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.50x = 1,141.78 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.50x = 305,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,608.83/761.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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