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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.76, 1,149.21 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.76, 1,149.21 and 279.54 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.76 : 1,149.21 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.76/1,149.21 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.76x = 1,149.21 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.76x = 321,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,250.16/766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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