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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,149.04 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,149.04 and 278.88 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,149.04 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,149.04 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,149.04 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 320,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,444.28/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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