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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,152.60 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,152.60 and 281.64 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,152.60 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,152.60 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,152.60 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 324,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,621.53/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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