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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.76, 1,152.16 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.76, 1,152.16 and 281.20 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.76 : 1,152.16 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.76/1,152.16 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.76x = 1,152.16 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.76x = 323,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,987.39/767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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