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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.35, 1,148.15 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.35, 1,148.15 and 278.30 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.35 : 1,148.15 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.35/1,148.15 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.35x = 1,148.15 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.35x = 319,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,523.01/765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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