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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.49, 1,152.62 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.49, 1,152.62 and 281.43 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.49 : 1,152.62 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.49/1,152.62 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.49x = 1,152.62 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.49x = 324,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,381.49/768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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