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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,145.80 and 277.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,145.80 and 277.01 is: 415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,145.80 = 277.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,145.80 = 277.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,145.80 × 277.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 317,400.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,400.23/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.17

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