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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.25, 1,146.96 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.25, 1,146.96 and 277.73 is: 416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.25 : 1,146.96 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.25/1,146.96 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.25x = 1,146.96 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.25x = 318,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,543.77/765.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.26

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