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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,148.86 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,148.86 and 279.03 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,148.86 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,148.86 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,148.86 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 320,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,568.66/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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