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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.92, 1,145.54 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.92, 1,145.54 and 276.98 is: 415.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.92 : 1,145.54 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.92/1,145.54 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.92x = 1,145.54 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.92x = 317,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284.56/763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.34

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