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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,153.94 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,153.94 and 379.17 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,153.94 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,153.94 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,153.94 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 437,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,537.53/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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