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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.32, 1,150.64 and 280.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.32, 1,150.64 and 280.03 is: 419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.32 : 1,150.64 = 280.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.32/1,150.64 = 280.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.32x = 1,150.64 × 280.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.32x = 322,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,215.33/767.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.92

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