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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.99, 1,133.61 and 280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.99, 1,133.61 and 280.91 is: 421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.99 : 1,133.61 = 280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.99/1,133.61 = 280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.99x = 1,133.61 × 280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.99x = 318,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,442.39/755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.23

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