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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,145.88 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,145.88 and 277.02 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,145.88 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,145.88 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,145.88 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 317,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,431.68/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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