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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.21, 1,149.09 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.21, 1,149.09 and 279.15 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.21 : 1,149.09 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.21/1,149.09 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.21x = 1,149.09 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.21x = 320,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,763.12/766.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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