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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.88, 1,153.91 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.88, 1,153.91 and 459.80 is: 690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.88 : 1,153.91 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.88/1,153.91 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.88x = 1,153.91 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.88x = 530,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,567.82/768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.05

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