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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.69, 1,144.03 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.69, 1,144.03 and 275.74 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.69 : 1,144.03 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.69/1,144.03 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.69x = 1,144.03 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.69x = 315,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,449.80/762.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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