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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.72, 1,142.53 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.72, 1,142.53 and 267.98 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.72 : 1,142.53 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.72/1,142.53 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.72x = 1,142.53 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.72x = 306,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,168.81/761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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