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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.33, 1,059.36 and 650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.33, 1,059.36 and 650.09 is: 896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.33 : 1,059.36 = 650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.33/1,059.36 = 650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.33x = 1,059.36 × 650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.33x = 688,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,674.05/768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.33

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