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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.36, 1,145.02 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.36, 1,145.02 and 276.29 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.36 : 1,145.02 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.36/1,145.02 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.36x = 1,145.02 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.36x = 316,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,351.85/763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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