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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,152.50 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,152.50 and 281.03 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,152.50 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,152.50 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,152.50 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 323,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,879.91/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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