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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,148.03 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,148.03 and 278.55 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,148.03 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,148.03 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,148.03 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 319,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,783.76/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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