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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,150.24 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,150.24 and 460.79 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,150.24 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,150.24 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,150.24 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 530,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,013.34/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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