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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.73, 1,152.57 and 378.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.73, 1,152.57 and 378.37 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.73 : 1,152.57 = 378.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.73/1,152.57 = 378.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.73x = 1,152.57 × 378.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.73x = 436,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,097.91/768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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