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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,154.96 and 639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,154.96 and 639.06 is: 960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,154.96 = 639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,154.96 = 639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,154.96 × 639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 738,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,084.56/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.23

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