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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.20, 1,151.94 and 280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.20, 1,151.94 and 280.90 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.20 : 1,151.94 = 280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.20/1,151.94 = 280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.20x = 1,151.94 × 280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.20x = 323,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,582.44/768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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