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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,150.34 and 460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,150.34 and 460.80 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,150.34 = 460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,150.34 = 460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,150.34 × 460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 530,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,074.37/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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