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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.57, 1,152.85 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.57, 1,152.85 and 323.76 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.57 : 1,152.85 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.57/1,152.85 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.57x = 1,152.85 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.57x = 373,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,250.84/768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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