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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.26, 1,061.18 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.26, 1,061.18 and 668.49 is: 923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.26 : 1,061.18 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.26/1,061.18 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.26x = 1,061.18 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.26x = 709,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,384.88/768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.37

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