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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,150.92 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,150.92 and 383.28 is: 574.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,150.92 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,150.92 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,150.92 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 441,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,124.62/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.44

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