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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,146.80 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,146.80 and 277.50 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,146.80 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,146.80 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,146.80 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 318,237
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,237/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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