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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,151.97 and 274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,151.97 and 274.33 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,151.97 = 274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,151.97 = 274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,151.97 × 274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 316,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,020.34/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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