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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.02, 1,150.53 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.02, 1,150.53 and 280.07 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.02 : 1,150.53 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.02/1,150.53 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.02x = 1,150.53 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.02x = 322,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,228.94/767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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