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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,154.52 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,154.52 and 461.43 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,154.52 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,154.52 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,154.52 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 532,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,730.16/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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