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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.25, 1,148.36 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.25, 1,148.36 and 278.83 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.25 : 1,148.36 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.25/1,148.36 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.25x = 1,148.36 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.25x = 320,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,197.22/766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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