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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.80, 1,150.20 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.80, 1,150.20 and 279.96 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.80 : 1,150.20 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.80/1,150.20 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.80x = 1,150.20 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.80x = 322,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,009.99/766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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