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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.06, 1,149.89 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.06, 1,149.89 and 279.77 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.06 : 1,149.89 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.06/1,149.89 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.06x = 1,149.89 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.06x = 321,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,704.73/767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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