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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.13, 1,145.51 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.13, 1,145.51 and 277.07 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.13 : 1,145.51 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.13/1,145.51 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.13x = 1,145.51 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.13x = 317,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,379.34/764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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