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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,153.92 and 384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,153.92 and 384.24 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,153.92 = 384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,153.92 = 384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,153.92 × 384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 443,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,382.22/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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