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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,149.24 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,149.24 and 593.52 is: 887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,149.24 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,149.24 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,149.24 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 682,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,096.92/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.94

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