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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,142.69 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,142.69 and 274.65 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,142.69 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,142.69 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,142.69 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 313,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,838.44/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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