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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.39, 1,147.08 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.39, 1,147.08 and 277.40 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.39 : 1,147.08 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.39/1,147.08 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.39x = 1,147.08 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.39x = 318,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,199.99/764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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