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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.69, 1,148.58 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.69, 1,148.58 and 630.18 is: 941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.69 : 1,148.58 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.69/1,148.58 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.69x = 1,148.58 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.69x = 723,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,812.14/768.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.62

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