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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,150.81 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,150.81 and 280.26 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,150.81 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,150.81 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,150.81 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 322,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,525.31/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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