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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,152.48 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,152.48 and 281.45 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,152.48 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,152.48 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,152.48 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 324,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,365.50/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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