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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,148.63 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,148.63 and 279.18 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,148.63 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,148.63 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,148.63 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 320,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,673.13/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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