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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,151.90 and 729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,151.90 and 729.57 is: 1,092.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,151.90 = 729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,151.90 = 729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,151.90 × 729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 840,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,388.04/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.93

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