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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,151.91 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,151.91 and 378.22 is: 567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,151.91 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,151.91 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,151.91 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 435,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,675.40/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.10

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