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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,147.05 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,147.05 and 277.38 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,147.05 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,147.05 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,147.05 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 318,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,168.73/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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