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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,152.78 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,152.78 and 191.42 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,152.78 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,152.78 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,152.78 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 220,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,665.15/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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