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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.23, 1,151.33 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.23, 1,151.33 and 280.81 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.23 : 1,151.33 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.23/1,151.33 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.23x = 1,151.33 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.23x = 323,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,304.98/768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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