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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.83, 1,149.75 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.83, 1,149.75 and 279.93 is: 419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.83 : 1,149.75 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.83/1,149.75 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.83x = 1,149.75 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.83x = 321,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,849.52/766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.71

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