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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,144.70 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,144.70 and 276.10 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,144.70 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,144.70 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,144.70 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 316,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,051.67/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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