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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,152.72 and 281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,152.72 and 281.19 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,152.72 = 281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,152.72 = 281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,152.72 × 281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 324,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,133.34/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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