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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,146.15 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,146.15 and 270.54 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,146.15 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,146.15 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,146.15 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 310,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,079.42/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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