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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,146.02 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,146.02 and 277.29 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,146.02 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,146.02 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,146.02 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 317,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,778.50/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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