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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,149.59 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,149.59 and 279.59 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,149.59 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,149.59 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,149.59 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 321,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,408.82/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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