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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.67, 1,142.73 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.67, 1,142.73 and 274.71 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.67 : 1,142.73 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.67/1,142.73 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.67x = 1,142.73 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.67x = 313,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,919.36/761.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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