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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,147.37 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,147.37 and 278.18 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,147.37 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,147.37 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,147.37 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 319,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,175.39/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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