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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.39, 1,148.87 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.39, 1,148.87 and 279.33 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.39 : 1,148.87 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.39/1,148.87 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.39x = 1,148.87 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.39x = 320,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,906.72/766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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