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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,146.83 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,146.83 and 277.58 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,146.83 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,146.83 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,146.83 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 318,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,338.55/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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