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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,152.30 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,152.30 and 460.68 is: 690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,152.30 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,152.30 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,152.30 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 530,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,841.56/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.53

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