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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.71, 1,152.93 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.71, 1,152.93 and 281.76 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.71 : 1,152.93 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.71/1,152.93 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.71x = 1,152.93 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.71x = 324,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,849.56/768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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