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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.61, 1,152.79 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.61, 1,152.79 and 378.50 is: 567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.61 : 1,152.79 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.61/1,152.79 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.61x = 1,152.79 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.61x = 436,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,330.79/768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.69

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