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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,153.53 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,153.53 and 595.73 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,153.53 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,153.53 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,153.53 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 687,186.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,186.66/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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