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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.23, 1,152.35 and 508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.23, 1,152.35 and 508.17 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.23 : 1,152.35 = 508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.23/1,152.35 = 508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.23x = 1,152.35 × 508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.23x = 585,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,587.16/768.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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