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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.00, 1,152.69 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.00, 1,152.69 and 383.44 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.00 : 1,152.69 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.00/1,152.69 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.00x = 1,152.69 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.00x = 441,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,983.13/769.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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