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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.52, 1,148.52 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.52, 1,148.52 and 278.48 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.52 : 1,148.52 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.52/1,148.52 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.52x = 1,148.52 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.52x = 319,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,839.85/765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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