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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,151.37 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,151.37 and 280.70 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,151.37 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,151.37 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,151.37 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 323,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,183.80/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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