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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.13, 1,152.65 and 421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.13, 1,152.65 and 421.25 is: 632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.13 : 1,152.65 = 421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.13/1,152.65 = 421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.13x = 1,152.65 × 421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.13x = 485,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,545.94/768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.12

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