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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.85, 1,148.84 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.85, 1,148.84 and 279.07 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.85 : 1,148.84 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.85/1,148.84 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.85x = 1,148.84 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.85x = 320,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,606.78/765.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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