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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,152.27 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,152.27 and 282.02 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,152.27 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,152.27 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,152.27 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 324,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,957.42/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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