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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,147.82 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,147.82 and 271.52 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,147.82 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,147.82 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,147.82 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 311,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,658.52/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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