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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,152.01 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,152.01 and 280.87 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,152.01 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,152.01 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,152.01 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 323,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,560.94/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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