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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,153.74 and 384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,153.74 and 384.17 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,153.74 = 384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,153.74 = 384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,153.74 × 384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 443,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,232.30/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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