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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.78, 1,144.65 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.78, 1,144.65 and 275.87 is: 413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.78 : 1,144.65 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.78/1,144.65 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.78x = 1,144.65 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.78x = 315,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,768.87/762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.97

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