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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.66, 1,150.53 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.66, 1,150.53 and 279.73 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.66 : 1,150.53 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.66/1,150.53 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.66x = 1,150.53 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.66x = 321,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,837.76/766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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