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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,152.90 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,152.90 and 614.34 is: 921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,152.90 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,152.90 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,152.90 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 708,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,272.59/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.29

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