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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.70, 1,145.57 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.70, 1,145.57 and 276.80 is: 415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.70 : 1,145.57 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.70/1,145.57 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.70x = 1,145.57 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.70x = 317,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,093.78/763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.21

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