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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,145.78 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,145.78 and 270.06 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,145.78 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,145.78 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,145.78 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 309,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,429.35/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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