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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.78, 1,153.56 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.78, 1,153.56 and 384 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.78 : 1,153.56 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.78/1,153.56 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.78x = 1,153.56 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.78x = 442,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,967.04/768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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