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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.12, 1,154.02 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.12, 1,154.02 and 379.51 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.12 : 1,154.02 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.12/1,154.02 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.12x = 1,154.02 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.12x = 437,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,963.32/769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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