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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.90, 1,150.34 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.90, 1,150.34 and 279.74 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.90 : 1,150.34 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.90/1,150.34 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.90x = 1,150.34 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.90x = 321,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,794.71/766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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