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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,144.50 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,144.50 and 276.08 is: 414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,144.50 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,144.50 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,144.50 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 315,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,973.56/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.11

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