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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.71, 1,149.38 and 279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.71, 1,149.38 and 279.42 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.71 : 1,149.38 = 279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.71/1,149.38 = 279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.71x = 1,149.38 × 279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.71x = 321,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,158.36/766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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