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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.62, 1,150.87 and 703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.62, 1,150.87 and 703.61 is: 1,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.62 : 1,150.87 = 703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.62/1,150.87 = 703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.62x = 1,150.87 × 703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.62x = 809,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,764.76/768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.54

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