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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,145.87 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,145.87 and 277.18 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,145.87 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,145.87 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,145.87 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 317,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,610.07/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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