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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,152.58 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,152.58 and 508.34 is: 762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,152.58 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,152.58 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,152.58 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 585,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,894.85/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.50

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