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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.79, 1,150.64 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.79, 1,150.64 and 279.87 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.79 : 1,150.64 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.79/1,150.64 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.79x = 1,150.64 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.79x = 322,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,028.22/766.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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