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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.02, 1,157.73 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.02, 1,157.73 and 278.40 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.02 : 1,157.73 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.02/1,157.73 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.02x = 1,157.73 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.02x = 322,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,312.03/772.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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