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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,145.39 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,145.39 and 276.64 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,145.39 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,145.39 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,145.39 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 316,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,866.05/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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