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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,150.78 and 704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,150.78 and 704.68 is: 1,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,150.78 = 704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,150.78 = 704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,150.78 × 704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 810,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,931.65/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.85

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