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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,144.76 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,144.76 and 276.57 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,144.76 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,144.76 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,144.76 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 316,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,599.17/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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