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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.76, 1,153.14 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.76, 1,153.14 and 378.68 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.76 : 1,153.14 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.76/1,153.14 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.76x = 1,153.14 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.76x = 436,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,671.06/768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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