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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,146.72 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,146.72 and 277.68 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,146.72 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,146.72 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,146.72 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 318,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,421.21/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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