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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.96, 1,144.51 and 276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.96, 1,144.51 and 276.05 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.96 : 1,144.51 = 276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.96/1,144.51 = 276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.96x = 1,144.51 × 276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.96x = 315,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,941.99/762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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