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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,149.44 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,149.44 and 279.34 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,149.44 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,149.44 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,149.44 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 321,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,080.30/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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