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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.27, 1,148.89 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.27, 1,148.89 and 279.26 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.27 : 1,148.89 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.27/1,148.89 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.27x = 1,148.89 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.27x = 320,839.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,839.02/766.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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