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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.33, 1,152 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.33, 1,152 and 652.80 is: 978.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.33 : 1,152 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.33/1,152 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.33x = 1,152 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.33x = 752,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,025.60/768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.78

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