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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.60, 1,142.08 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.60, 1,142.08 and 267.86 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.60 : 1,142.08 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.60/1,142.08 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.60x = 1,142.08 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.60x = 305,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,911.17/761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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