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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,152.41 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,152.41 and 281.16 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,152.41 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,152.41 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,152.41 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 324,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,011.60/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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