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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,152.26 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,152.26 and 281.38 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,152.26 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,152.26 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,152.26 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 324,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,222.92/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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