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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,151.37 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,151.37 and 585.48 is: 876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,151.37 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,151.37 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,151.37 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 674,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,104.11/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.64

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