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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.97, 1,149.41 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.97, 1,149.41 and 279.06 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.97 : 1,149.41 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.97/1,149.41 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.97x = 1,149.41 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.97x = 320,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,754.35/765.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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