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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.72, 1,359 and 768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.72, 1,359 and 768.04 is: 1,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.72 : 1,359 = 768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.72/1,359 = 768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.72x = 1,359 × 768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.72x = 1,043,766.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,766.36/904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.69

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