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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.82, 1,148.48 and 600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.82, 1,148.48 and 600.94 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.82 : 1,148.48 = 600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.82/1,148.48 = 600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.82x = 1,148.48 × 600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.82x = 690,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,167.57/766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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