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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,150.56 and 650.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,150.56 and 650.43 is: 974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,150.56 = 650.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,150.56 = 650.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,150.56 × 650.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 748,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,358.74/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.34

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