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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.17, 1,147.06 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.17, 1,147.06 and 277.88 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.17 : 1,147.06 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.17/1,147.06 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.17x = 1,147.06 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.17x = 318,745.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,745.03/765.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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