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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.42, 1,152.90 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.42, 1,152.90 and 479.52 is: 719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.42 : 1,152.90 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.42/1,152.90 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.42x = 1,152.90 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.42x = 552,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,838.61/768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.45

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