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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,152.72 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,152.72 and 281.79 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,152.72 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,152.72 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,152.72 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 324,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,824.97/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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