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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,149.84 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,149.84 and 272.88 is: 409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,149.84 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,149.84 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,149.84 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 313,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,768.34/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.38

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