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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,153.92 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,153.92 and 606.72 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,153.92 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,153.92 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,153.92 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 700,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,106.34/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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