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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.51, 1,149.88 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.51, 1,149.88 and 279.45 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.51 : 1,149.88 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.51/1,149.88 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.51x = 1,149.88 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.51x = 321,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,328.96/766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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