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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.02, 1,159.23 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.02, 1,159.23 and 279.40 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.02 : 1,159.23 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.02/1,159.23 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.02x = 1,159.23 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.02x = 323,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,888.86/773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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