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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,148.25 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,148.25 and 278.67 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,148.25 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,148.25 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,148.25 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 319,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,982.83/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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