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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.90, 1,151.45 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.90, 1,151.45 and 274.12 is: 411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.90 : 1,151.45 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.90/1,151.45 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.90x = 1,151.45 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.90x = 315,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,635.47/767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.04

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