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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.60, 1,142.94 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.60, 1,142.94 and 274.68 is: 412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.60 : 1,142.94 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.60/1,142.94 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.60x = 1,142.94 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.60x = 313,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,942.76/761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.21

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