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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.89, 1,152.53 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.89, 1,152.53 and 281.68 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.89 : 1,152.53 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.89/1,152.53 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.89x = 1,152.53 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.89x = 324,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,641.42/768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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