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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.95, 1,143.19 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.95, 1,143.19 and 268.43 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.95 : 1,143.19 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.95/1,143.19 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.95x = 1,143.19 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.95x = 306,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,866.49/761.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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