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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.57, 1,142.31 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.57, 1,142.31 and 274.49 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.57 : 1,142.31 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.57/1,142.31 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.57x = 1,142.31 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.57x = 313,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,552.67/761.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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