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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,151.78 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,151.78 and 280.85 is: 421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,151.78 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,151.78 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,151.78 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 323,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,470.25/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.27

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