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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,149.66 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,149.66 and 420.57 is: 629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,149.66 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,149.66 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,149.66 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 483,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,507.81/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.48

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