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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.37, 1,148.07 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.37, 1,148.07 and 272.17 is: 408.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.37 : 1,148.07 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.37/1,148.07 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.37x = 1,148.07 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.37x = 312,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,470.21/765.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.26

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