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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,150.70 and 662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,150.70 and 662.02 is: 990.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,150.70 = 662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,150.70 = 662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,150.70 × 662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 761,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,780.66/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.70

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