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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,144.98 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,144.98 and 276.58 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,144.98 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,144.98 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,144.98 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 316,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,678.57/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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