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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.44, 1,149.95 and 661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.44, 1,149.95 and 661.52 is: 989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.44 : 1,149.95 = 661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.44/1,149.95 = 661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.44x = 1,149.95 × 661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.44x = 760,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,705.87/768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.94

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