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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.52, 1,149.76 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.52, 1,149.76 and 272.92 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.52 : 1,149.76 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.52/1,149.76 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.52x = 1,149.76 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.52x = 313,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,792.50/766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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