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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,143.99 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,143.99 and 276.08 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,143.99 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,143.99 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,143.99 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 315,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,827.04/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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