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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.19, 1,152.74 and 281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.19, 1,152.74 and 281.29 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.19 : 1,152.74 = 281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.19/1,152.74 = 281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.19x = 1,152.74 × 281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.19x = 324,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,254.23/768.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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