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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,153.16 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,153.16 and 255.76 is: 383.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,153.16 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,153.16 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,153.16 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 294,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,932.20/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.67

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