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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,151.76 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,151.76 and 281.20 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.16 : 1,151.76 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.16/1,151.76 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.16x = 1,151.76 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.16x = 323,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,874.91/768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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