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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,152.13 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,152.13 and 658.39 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,152.13 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,152.13 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,152.13 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 758,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,543.46/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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