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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.38, 1,149.45 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.38, 1,149.45 and 279.43 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.38 : 1,149.45 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.38/1,149.45 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.38x = 1,149.45 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.38x = 321,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,193.36/766.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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