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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,153.32 and 382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,153.32 and 382.96 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,153.32 = 382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,153.32 = 382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,153.32 × 382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 441,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,675.43/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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