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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,149.96 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,149.96 and 279.96 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,149.96 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,149.96 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,149.96 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 321,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,942.80/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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