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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,148.92 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,148.92 and 279.16 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,148.92 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,148.92 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,148.92 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 320,732.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,732.51/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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