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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.95, 1,153.49 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.95, 1,153.49 and 379.16 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.95 : 1,153.49 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.95/1,153.49 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.95x = 1,153.49 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.95x = 437,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,355.37/768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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