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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,153.70 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,153.70 and 379.06 is: 568.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,153.70 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,153.70 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,153.70 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 437,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,321.52/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.84

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