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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,147.36 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,147.36 and 277.96 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,147.36 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,147.36 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,147.36 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 318,918.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,918.01/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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