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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.91, 1,142.52 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.91, 1,142.52 and 274.80 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.91 : 1,142.52 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.91/1,142.52 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.91x = 1,142.52 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.91x = 313,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,964.50/761.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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