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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,151.92 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,151.92 and 378.05 is: 566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,151.92 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,151.92 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,151.92 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 435,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,478.07/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.66

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