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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.67, 1,148.73 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.67, 1,148.73 and 278.74 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.67 : 1,148.73 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.67/1,148.73 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.67x = 1,148.73 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.67x = 320,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,197.00/765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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