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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.60, 1,160.39 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.60, 1,160.39 and 280.35 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.60 : 1,160.39 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.60/1,160.39 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.60x = 1,160.39 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.60x = 325,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,313.93/773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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