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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.98, 1,151.46 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.98, 1,151.46 and 604.80 is: 907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.98 : 1,151.46 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.98/1,151.46 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.98x = 1,151.46 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.98x = 696,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,403.01/766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.98

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