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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.94, 1,147.59 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.94, 1,147.59 and 278.13 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.94 : 1,147.59 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.94/1,147.59 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.94x = 1,147.59 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.94x = 319,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,179.21/764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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