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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,146.08 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,146.08 and 277.20 is: 415.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,146.08 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,146.08 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,146.08 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 317,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,691.99/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.45

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