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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,152.32 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,152.32 and 281.24 is: 421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,152.32 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,152.32 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,152.32 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 324,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,078.48/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.91

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