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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,145.61 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,145.61 and 276.59 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,145.61 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,145.61 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,145.61 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 316,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,864.27/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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