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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,152.05 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,152.05 and 421.32 is: 631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,152.05 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,152.05 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,152.05 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 485,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,379.60/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.92

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