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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.58, 1,151.91 and 605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.58, 1,151.91 and 605.62 is: 907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.58 : 1,151.91 = 605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.58/1,151.91 = 605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.58x = 1,151.91 × 605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.58x = 697,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,619.73/768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.67

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