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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.95, 1,150.43 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.95, 1,150.43 and 279.81 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.95 : 1,150.43 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.95/1,150.43 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.95x = 1,150.43 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.95x = 321,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,900.42/766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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