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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.45, 1,145.18 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.45, 1,145.18 and 276.23 is: 414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.45 : 1,145.18 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.45/1,145.18 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.45x = 1,145.18 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.45x = 316,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,336.62/763.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.35

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