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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,147.72 and 278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,147.72 and 278.07 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,147.72 = 278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,147.72 = 278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,147.72 × 278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 319,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,146.50/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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