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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,151.88 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,151.88 and 652.88 is: 977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,151.88 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,151.88 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,151.88 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 752,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,039.41/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.89

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