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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,146.47 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,146.47 and 277.26 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,146.47 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,146.47 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,146.47 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 317,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,868.89/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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