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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,147.76 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,147.76 and 271.77 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,147.76 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,147.76 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,147.76 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 311,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,926.74/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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