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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.57, 1,153.03 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.57, 1,153.03 and 281.62 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.57 : 1,153.03 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.57/1,153.03 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.57x = 1,153.03 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.57x = 324,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,716.31/768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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