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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,153.48 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,153.48 and 256.08 is: 384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,153.48 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,153.48 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,153.48 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 295,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,383.16/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.09

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