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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.51, 1,152.42 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.51, 1,152.42 and 281.22 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.51 : 1,152.42 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.51/1,152.42 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.51x = 1,152.42 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.51x = 324,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,083.55/768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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