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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.87, 1,150.15 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.87, 1,150.15 and 279.80 is: 419.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.87 : 1,150.15 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.87/1,150.15 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.87x = 1,150.15 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.87x = 321,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,816.83/766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.65

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