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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,151.16 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,151.16 and 605.12 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,151.16 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,151.16 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,151.16 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 696,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,589.94/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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