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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,146.66 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,146.66 and 277.39 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,146.66 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,146.66 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,146.66 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 318,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,072.02/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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