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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.63, 1,143.26 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.63, 1,143.26 and 275.57 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.63 : 1,143.26 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.63/1,143.26 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.63x = 1,143.26 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.63x = 315,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,041.06/762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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