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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,141.36 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,141.36 and 267.89 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,141.36 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,141.36 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,141.36 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 305,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,758.93/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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