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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.87, 1,152.31 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.87, 1,152.31 and 280.92 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.87 : 1,152.31 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.87/1,152.31 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.87x = 1,152.31 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.87x = 323,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,706.93/767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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