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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,152.05 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,152.05 and 280.82 is: 421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,152.05 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,152.05 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,152.05 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 323,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,514.47/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.23

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