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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,147.33 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,147.33 and 278.29 is: 417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,147.33 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,147.33 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,147.33 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 319,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,290.47/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.19

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