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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,142.10 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,142.10 and 274.56 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,142.10 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,142.10 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,142.10 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 313,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,574.98/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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