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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,147.88 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,147.88 and 604.92 is: 905.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,147.88 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,147.88 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,147.88 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 694,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,375.57/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.41

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