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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.47, 1,151.68 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.47, 1,151.68 and 281.06 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.47 : 1,151.68 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.47/1,151.68 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.47x = 1,151.68 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.47x = 323,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,691.18/768.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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