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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,152.63 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,152.63 and 281.76 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,152.63 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,152.63 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,152.63 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 324,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,765.03/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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