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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.71, 1,152.56 and 652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.71, 1,152.56 and 652.68 is: 978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.71 : 1,152.56 = 652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.71/1,152.56 = 652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.71x = 1,152.56 × 652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.71x = 752,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,254.49/768.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.59

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