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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.94, 1,151 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.94, 1,151 and 280.12 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.94 : 1,151 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.94/1,151 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.94x = 1,151 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.94x = 322,418.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,418.12/766.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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