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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,153.89 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,153.89 and 281.97 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,153.89 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,153.89 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,153.89 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 325,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,362.36/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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