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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.47, 1,147.51 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.47, 1,147.51 and 278.17 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.47 : 1,147.51 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.47/1,147.51 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.47x = 1,147.51 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.47x = 319,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,201.47/765.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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