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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,148.94 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,148.94 and 279.14 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,148.94 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,148.94 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,148.94 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 320,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,715.11/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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