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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,152.56 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,152.56 and 460.64 is: 690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,152.56 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,152.56 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,152.56 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 530,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,915.24/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.41

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