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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,151.02 and 575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,151.02 and 575.83 is: 862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,151.02 = 575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,151.02 = 575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,151.02 × 575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 662,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,791.85/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.93

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