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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,143.33 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,143.33 and 275.26 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,143.33 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,143.33 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,143.33 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 314,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,711.64/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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