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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.89, 1,148.12 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.89, 1,148.12 and 278.83 is: 417.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.89 : 1,148.12 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.89/1,148.12 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.89x = 1,148.12 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.89x = 320,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,123.16/765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.98

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