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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.52, 1,149.30 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.52, 1,149.30 and 279.32 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.52 : 1,149.30 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.52/1,149.30 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.52x = 1,149.30 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.52x = 321,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,022.48/766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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