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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.44, 1,152.75 and 281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.44, 1,152.75 and 281.49 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.44 : 1,152.75 = 281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.44/1,152.75 = 281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.44x = 1,152.75 × 281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.44x = 324,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,487.60/768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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