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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.39, 1,151.58 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.39, 1,151.58 and 280.40 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.39 : 1,151.58 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.39/1,151.58 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.39x = 1,151.58 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.39x = 322,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,903.03/767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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