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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.23, 1,150.19 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.23, 1,150.19 and 280.19 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.23 : 1,150.19 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.23/1,150.19 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.23x = 1,150.19 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.23x = 322,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,270.34/767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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