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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,145.74 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,145.74 and 276.88 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,145.74 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,145.74 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,145.74 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 317,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,232.49/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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