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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,149.81 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,149.81 and 272.94 is: 409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,149.81 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,149.81 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,149.81 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 313,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,829.14/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.43

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