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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.89, 1,151.24 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.89, 1,151.24 and 594.09 is: 889.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.89 : 1,151.24 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.89/1,151.24 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.89x = 1,151.24 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.89x = 683,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,937.20/768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.51

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