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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.94, 1,144.41 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.94, 1,144.41 and 276.03 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,144.41 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,144.41 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,144.41 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 315,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,891.49/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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