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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,152.33 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,152.33 and 652.38 is: 978.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,152.33 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,152.33 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,152.33 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 751,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,757.65/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.57

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