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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,146.44 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,146.44 and 276.94 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,146.44 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,146.44 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,146.44 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 317,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,495.09/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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