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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,147.29 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,147.29 and 289.83 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,147.29 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,147.29 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,147.29 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 332,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,522.28/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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