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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.17, 1,149.03 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.17, 1,149.03 and 272.49 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.17 : 1,149.03 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.17/1,149.03 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.17x = 1,149.03 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.17x = 313,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,101.55/766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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