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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.71, 1,147.07 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.71, 1,147.07 and 278.11 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.71 : 1,147.07 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.71/1,147.07 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.71x = 1,147.07 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.71x = 319,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,011.64/764.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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