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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.02, 1,151.46 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.02, 1,151.46 and 383.54 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.02 : 1,151.46 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.02/1,151.46 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.02x = 1,151.46 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.02x = 441,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,630.97/768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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