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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.79, 1,150.83 and 621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.79, 1,150.83 and 621.17 is: 929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.79 : 1,150.83 = 621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.79/1,150.83 = 621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.79x = 1,150.83 × 621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.79x = 714,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,861.38/768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.85

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