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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,143.02 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,143.02 and 268.30 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,143.02 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,143.02 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,143.02 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 306,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,672.27/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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