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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.08, 1,154.25 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.08, 1,154.25 and 460.08 is: 691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.08 : 1,154.25 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.08/1,154.25 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.08x = 1,154.25 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.08x = 531,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,047.34/768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.39

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