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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.70, 1,142.70 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.70, 1,142.70 and 274.74 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.70 : 1,142.70 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.70/1,142.70 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.70x = 1,142.70 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.70x = 313,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,945.40/761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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