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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,152.18 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,152.18 and 646.20 is: 969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,152.18 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,152.18 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,152.18 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 744,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,538.72/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.26

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