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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,148.58 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,148.58 and 272.08 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,148.58 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,148.58 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,148.58 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 312,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,505.65/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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