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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,150.91 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,150.91 and 280.51 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,150.91 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,150.91 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,150.91 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 322,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,845.01/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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