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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.58, 1,151.39 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.58, 1,151.39 and 280.59 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.58 : 1,151.39 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.58/1,151.39 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.58x = 1,151.39 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.58x = 323,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,068.52/767.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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