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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,151.68 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,151.68 and 281.28 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,151.68 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,151.68 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,151.68 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 323,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,944.55/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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