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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,150.28 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,150.28 and 279.88 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,150.28 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,150.28 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,150.28 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 321,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,940.37/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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