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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,142.55 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,142.55 and 274.89 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,142.55 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,142.55 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,142.55 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 314,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,075.57/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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