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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,149 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,149 and 279.07 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,149 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,149 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,149 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 320,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,651.43/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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