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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.88, 1,143.63 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.88, 1,143.63 and 275.82 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.88 : 1,143.63 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.88/1,143.63 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.88x = 1,143.63 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.88x = 315,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,436.03/762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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