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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,147.05 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,147.05 and 278.04 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,147.05 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,147.05 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,147.05 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 318,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,925.78/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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