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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.41, 1,143.28 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.41, 1,143.28 and 275.47 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.41 : 1,143.28 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.41/1,143.28 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.41x = 1,143.28 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.41x = 314,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,936.83/762.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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