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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.77, 1,147.31 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.77, 1,147.31 and 277.80 is: 416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.77 : 1,147.31 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.77/1,147.31 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.77x = 1,147.31 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.77x = 318,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,729.31/764.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.77

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