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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,154.28 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,154.28 and 384.68 is: 577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,154.28 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,154.28 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,154.28 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 444,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,028.43/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.02

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