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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,149.02 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,149.02 and 278.87 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,149.02 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,149.02 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,149.02 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 320,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,421.11/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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