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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,151.28 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,151.28 and 622.80 is: 932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,151.28 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,151.28 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,151.28 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 717,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,017.18/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.89

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