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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,145.32 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,145.32 and 276.94 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,145.32 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,145.32 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,145.32 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 317,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,184.92/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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