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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,146.44 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,146.44 and 277.56 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,146.44 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,146.44 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,146.44 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 318,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,204.50/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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