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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,150.44 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,150.44 and 279.82 is: 419.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,150.44 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,150.44 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,150.44 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 321,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,916.12/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.77

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