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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.75, 1,150.95 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.75, 1,150.95 and 274.08 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.75 : 1,150.95 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.75/1,150.95 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.75x = 1,150.95 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.75x = 315,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,452.38/767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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