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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,146.90 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,146.90 and 278.25 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,146.90 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,146.90 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,146.90 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 319,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,124.93/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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