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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,142.52 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,142.52 and 274.58 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,142.52 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,142.52 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,142.52 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 313,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,712.23/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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