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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,151.51 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,151.51 and 274.16 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,151.51 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,151.51 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,151.51 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 315,692.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,692.22/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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