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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,151.94 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,151.94 and 595.52 is: 892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,151.94 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,151.94 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,151.94 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 686,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,003.31/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.10

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