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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,144.60 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,144.60 and 276.16 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,144.60 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,144.60 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,144.60 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 316,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,092.74/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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