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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,144.11 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,144.11 and 275.91 is: 413.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,144.11 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,144.11 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,144.11 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 315,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,671.39/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.62

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