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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.98, 1,152.96 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.98, 1,152.96 and 605.80 is: 909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.98 : 1,152.96 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.98/1,152.96 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.98x = 1,152.96 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.98x = 698,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,463.17/767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.48

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