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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,150.85 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,150.85 and 280.19 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,150.85 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,150.85 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,150.85 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 322,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,460.24/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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