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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,142.73 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,142.73 and 268.38 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,142.73 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,142.73 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,142.73 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 306,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,685.88/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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