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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,059.60 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,059.60 and 652.30 is: 898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,059.60 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,059.60 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,059.60 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 691,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,177.08/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.87

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