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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,152.17 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,152.17 and 281.51 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,152.17 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,152.17 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,152.17 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 324,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,342.32/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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