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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,146.38 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,146.38 and 277.12 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,146.38 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,146.38 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,146.38 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 317,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,684.83/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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