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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,149.72 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,149.72 and 279.48 is: 419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,149.72 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,149.72 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,149.72 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 321,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,323.75/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.24

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