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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,151.06 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,151.06 and 593.92 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,151.06 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,151.06 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,151.06 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 683,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,631.71/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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