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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,153.17 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,153.17 and 281.72 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,153.17 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,153.17 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,153.17 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 324,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,873.94/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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