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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.48, 1,147 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.48, 1,147 and 277.58 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.48 : 1,147 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.48/1,147 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.48x = 1,147 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.48x = 318,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,384.26/764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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