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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,152.96 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,152.96 and 384 is: 575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,152.96 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,152.96 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,152.96 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 442,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,736.64/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.72

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