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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,153.66 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,153.66 and 281.73 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,153.66 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,153.66 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,153.66 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 325,020.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,020.63/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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