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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.95, 1,142.94 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.95, 1,142.94 and 268.39 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.95 : 1,142.94 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.95/1,142.94 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.95x = 1,142.94 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.95x = 306,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,753.67/761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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