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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,150.73 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,150.73 and 442.75 is: 662.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,150.73 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,150.73 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,150.73 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 509,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,480.62/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.55

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