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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.81, 1,147.35 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.81, 1,147.35 and 271.37 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.81 : 1,147.35 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.81/1,147.35 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.81x = 1,147.35 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.81x = 311,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,352.28/764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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