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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.25, 1,148.46 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.25, 1,148.46 and 278.73 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.25 : 1,148.46 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.25/1,148.46 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.25x = 1,148.46 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.25x = 320,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,110.26/766.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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