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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,143.36 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,143.36 and 275.39 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,143.36 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,143.36 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,143.36 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 314,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,869.91/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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