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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,149.72 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,149.72 and 279.16 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,149.72 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,149.72 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,149.72 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 320,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,955.84/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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