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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,146.46 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,146.46 and 277.19 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,146.46 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,146.46 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,146.46 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 317,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,787.25/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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