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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,149.12 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,149.12 and 278.92 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,149.12 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,149.12 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,149.12 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 320,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,512.55/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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