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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.01, 1,158.30 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.01, 1,158.30 and 278.45 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.01 : 1,158.30 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.01/1,158.30 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.01x = 1,158.30 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.01x = 322,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,528.64/772.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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