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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,152.38 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,152.38 and 281.03 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,152.38 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,152.38 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,152.38 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 323,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,853.35/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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