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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.99, 1,150.66 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.99, 1,150.66 and 280.04 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.99 : 1,150.66 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.99/1,150.66 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.99x = 1,150.66 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.99x = 322,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,229.43/766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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