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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,149.98 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,149.98 and 279.44 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,149.98 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,149.98 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,149.98 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 321,350.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,350.41/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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