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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,146.26 and 686.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,146.26 and 686.09 is: 1,023.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,146.26 = 686.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,146.26 = 686.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,146.26 × 686.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 786,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,428.36/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.86

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