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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.29, 1,148.01 and 278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.29, 1,148.01 and 278.23 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.29 : 1,148.01 = 278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.29/1,148.01 = 278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.29x = 1,148.01 × 278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.29x = 319,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,410.82/765.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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