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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,144.53 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,144.53 and 276.06 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,144.53 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,144.53 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,144.53 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 315,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,958.95/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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