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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,151.88 and 281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,151.88 and 281.26 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,151.88 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,151.88 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,151.88 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 323,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,977.77/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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