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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,154.68 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,154.68 and 384.80 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,154.68 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,154.68 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,154.68 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 444,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,314.13/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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