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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,152.17 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,152.17 and 281.13 is: 421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,152.17 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,152.17 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,152.17 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 323,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,909.55/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.72

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