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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.53, 1,149.08 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.53, 1,149.08 and 279.45 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.53 : 1,149.08 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.53/1,149.08 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.53x = 1,149.08 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.53x = 321,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,109.01/766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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