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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.65, 1,154.09 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.65, 1,154.09 and 379.68 is: 569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.65 : 1,154.09 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.65/1,154.09 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.65x = 1,154.09 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.65x = 438,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,182.99/769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.33

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