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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.66, 1,145.04 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.66, 1,145.04 and 276.55 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.66 : 1,145.04 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.66/1,145.04 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.66x = 1,145.04 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.66x = 316,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,656.91/763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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