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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.13, 1,147.79 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.13, 1,147.79 and 278.02 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.13 : 1,147.79 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.13/1,147.79 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.13x = 1,147.79 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.13x = 319,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,106.40/765.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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