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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.30, 1,148.12 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.30, 1,148.12 and 278.34 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.30 : 1,148.12 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.30/1,148.12 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.30x = 1,148.12 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.30x = 319,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,566.33/765.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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