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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,145.43 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,145.43 and 276.72 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,145.43 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,145.43 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,145.43 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 316,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,963.39/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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