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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.65, 1,150.92 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.65, 1,150.92 and 600.18 is: 898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.65 : 1,150.92 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.65/1,150.92 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.65x = 1,150.92 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.65x = 690,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,759.17/768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.67

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