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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.82, 1,148 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.82, 1,148 and 613 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.82 : 1,148 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.82/1,148 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.82x = 1,148 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.82x = 703,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,724/768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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