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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,152.51 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,152.51 and 508.38 is: 762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,152.51 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,152.51 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,152.51 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 585,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,913.03/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.25

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