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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,147.44 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,147.44 and 278.00 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,147.44 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,147.44 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,147.44 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 318,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,982.58/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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