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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.68, 1,152.36 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.68, 1,152.36 and 281.63 is: 422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.68 : 1,152.36 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.68/1,152.36 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.68x = 1,152.36 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.68x = 324,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,539.15/768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.20

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