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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,158.48 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,158.48 and 278.90 is: 418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,158.48 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,158.48 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,158.48 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 323,100.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,100.07/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.24

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