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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,147.32 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,147.32 and 277.82 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,147.32 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,147.32 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,147.32 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 318,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,748.44/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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