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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.10, 1,144.96 and 276.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.10, 1,144.96 and 276.19 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.10 : 1,144.96 = 276.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.10/1,144.96 = 276.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.10x = 1,144.96 × 276.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.10x = 316,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,226.50/763.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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