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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,142.33 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,142.33 and 274.68 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,142.33 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,142.33 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,142.33 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 313,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,773.83/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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