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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,145.34 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,145.34 and 276.63 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,145.34 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,145.34 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,145.34 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 316,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,835.40/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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