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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,152.28 and 605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,152.28 and 605.87 is: 908.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,152.28 = 605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,152.28 = 605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,152.28 × 605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 698,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,131.88/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.04

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