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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.71, 1,150.87 and 280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.71, 1,150.87 and 280.42 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.71 : 1,150.87 = 280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.71/1,150.87 = 280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.71x = 1,150.87 × 280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.71x = 322,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,726.97/767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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