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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,142.91 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,142.91 and 274.93 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,142.91 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,142.91 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,142.91 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 314,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,217.39/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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