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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,153.40 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,153.40 and 379.17 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,153.40 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,153.40 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,153.40 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 437,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,332.78/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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