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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,145.81 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,145.81 and 277.22 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,145.81 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,145.81 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,145.81 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 317,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,645.01/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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