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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.44, 1,147.12 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.44, 1,147.12 and 277.53 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.44 : 1,147.12 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.44/1,147.12 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.44x = 1,147.12 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.44x = 318,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,358.44/764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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