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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.80, 1,150.98 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.80, 1,150.98 and 280.50 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.80 : 1,150.98 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.80/1,150.98 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.80x = 1,150.98 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.80x = 322,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,849.89/767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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