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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,147.62 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,147.62 and 278.09 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,147.62 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,147.62 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,147.62 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 319,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,141.25/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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