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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,153.08 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,153.08 and 281.62 is: 422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,153.08 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,153.08 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,153.08 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 324,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,730.39/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.54

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