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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,153.14 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,153.14 and 255.78 is: 383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,153.14 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,153.14 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,153.14 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 294,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,950.15/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.66

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