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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,154.72 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,154.72 and 379.56 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,154.72 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,154.72 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,154.72 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 438,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,285.52/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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