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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.04, 1,144.91 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.04, 1,144.91 and 275.96 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.04 : 1,144.91 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.04/1,144.91 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.04x = 1,144.91 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.04x = 315,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,944.33/763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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