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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,148.73 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,148.73 and 279.18 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,148.73 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,148.73 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,148.73 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 320,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,702.44/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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