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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.88, 1,147.81 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.88, 1,147.81 and 278.46 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.88 : 1,147.81 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.88/1,147.81 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.88x = 1,147.81 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.88x = 319,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,621.84/765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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