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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.90, 1,147.41 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.90, 1,147.41 and 277.98 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.90 : 1,147.41 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.90/1,147.41 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.90x = 1,147.41 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.90x = 318,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,957.03/764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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