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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,147.43 and 277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,147.43 and 277.87 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,147.43 = 277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,147.43 = 277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,147.43 × 277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 318,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,836.37/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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