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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,146.23 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,146.23 and 277.21 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,146.23 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,146.23 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,146.23 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 317,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,746.42/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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