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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,152.05 and 605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,152.05 and 605.45 is: 907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,152.05 = 605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,152.05 = 605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,152.05 × 605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 697,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,513.07/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.11

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