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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.30, 1,159.76 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.30, 1,159.76 and 279.63 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.30 : 1,159.76 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.30/1,159.76 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.30x = 1,159.76 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.30x = 324,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,304.39/773.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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