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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.03, 1,149.98 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.03, 1,149.98 and 599.56 is: 897.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.03 : 1,149.98 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.03/1,149.98 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.03x = 1,149.98 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.03x = 689,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,476.26/768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.73

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