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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,147.10 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,147.10 and 278.13 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,147.10 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,147.10 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,147.10 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 319,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,042.92/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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