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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,149.98 and 640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,149.98 and 640.26 is: 958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,149.98 = 640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,149.98 = 640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,149.98 × 640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 736,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,282.99/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.23

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