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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.23, 1,147.50 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.23, 1,147.50 and 278.28 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.23 : 1,147.50 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.23/1,147.50 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.23x = 1,147.50 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.23x = 319,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,326.30/765.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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