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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,150.62 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,150.62 and 280.92 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,150.62 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,150.62 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,150.62 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 323,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,232.17/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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