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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,153.20 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,153.20 and 281.96 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,153.20 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,153.20 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,153.20 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 325,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,156.27/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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