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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,152.02 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,152.02 and 460.55 is: 690.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,152.02 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,152.02 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,152.02 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 530,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,562.81/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.08

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