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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,146.87 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,146.87 and 277.91 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,146.87 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,146.87 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,146.87 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 318,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,730.55/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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