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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.93, 1,148.24 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.93, 1,148.24 and 278.88 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.93 : 1,148.24 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.93/1,148.24 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.93x = 1,148.24 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.93x = 320,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,219.78/765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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