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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.25, 1,144.89 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.25, 1,144.89 and 276.33 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.25 : 1,144.89 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.25/1,144.89 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.25x = 1,144.89 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.25x = 316,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,367.45/763.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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