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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,153.18 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,153.18 and 281.84 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,153.18 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,153.18 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,153.18 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 325,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,012.25/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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