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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.62, 1,147 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.62, 1,147 and 277.56 is: 416.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.62 : 1,147 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.62/1,147 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.62x = 1,147 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.62x = 318,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,361.32/764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.37

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