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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,148.74 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,148.74 and 278.69 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,148.74 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,148.74 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,148.74 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 320,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,135.91/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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