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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.65, 1,144.11 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.65, 1,144.11 and 275.59 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.65 : 1,144.11 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.65/1,144.11 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.65x = 1,144.11 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.65x = 315,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,305.74/762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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