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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.14, 1,150.53 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.14, 1,150.53 and 605.42 is: 906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.14 : 1,150.53 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.14/1,150.53 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.14x = 1,150.53 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.14x = 696,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,553.87/768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.81

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