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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.74, 1,142.10 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.74, 1,142.10 and 274.73 is: 411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.74 : 1,142.10 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.74/1,142.10 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.74x = 1,142.10 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.74x = 313,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,767.71/761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.91

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