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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,148.46 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,148.46 and 278.98 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,148.46 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,148.46 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,148.46 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 320,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,397.37/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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