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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,147.63 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,147.63 and 277.88 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,147.63 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,147.63 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,147.63 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 318,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,897.69/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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