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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.14, 1,144.41 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.14, 1,144.41 and 275.93 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.14 : 1,144.41 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.14/1,144.41 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.14x = 1,144.41 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.14x = 315,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,777.05/763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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