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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,148 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,148 and 278.12 is: 417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,148 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,148 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,148 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 319,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,281.76/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.40

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