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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.35, 1,145.19 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.35, 1,145.19 and 276.40 is: 414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.35 : 1,145.19 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.35/1,145.19 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.35x = 1,145.19 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.35x = 316,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,532.98/763.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.67

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