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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.71, 1,153.02 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.71, 1,153.02 and 281.72 is: 422.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.71 : 1,153.02 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.71/1,153.02 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.71x = 1,153.02 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.71x = 324,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,831.68/768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.57

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