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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,154.66 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,154.66 and 384.75 is: 577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,154.66 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,154.66 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,154.66 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 444,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,253.51/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.33

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