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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,150.56 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,150.56 and 652.02 is: 975.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,150.56 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,150.56 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,150.56 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 750,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,188.13/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.97

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