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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.06, 1,159.29 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.06, 1,159.29 and 279.33 is: 418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.06 : 1,159.29 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.06/1,159.29 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.06x = 1,159.29 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.06x = 323,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,824.48/773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.89

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