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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,150.14 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,150.14 and 279.56 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,150.14 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,150.14 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,150.14 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 321,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,533.14/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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