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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.30, 1,153.58 and 379.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.30, 1,153.58 and 379.15 is: 568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.30 : 1,153.58 = 379.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.30/1,153.58 = 379.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.30x = 1,153.58 × 379.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.30x = 437,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,375.08/769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.54

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