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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,150.94 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,150.94 and 585.36 is: 876.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,150.94 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,150.94 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,150.94 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 673,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,715.70/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.10

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