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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,150.92 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,150.92 and 442.92 is: 663.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,150.92 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,150.92 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,150.92 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 509,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,765.49/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.45

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