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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,358.98 and 768.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,358.98 and 768.69 is: 1,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,358.98 = 768.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,358.98 = 768.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,358.98 × 768.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 1,044,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,632.41/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.04

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