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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,153.92 and 578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,153.92 and 578.24 is: 866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,153.92 = 578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,153.92 = 578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,153.92 × 578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 667,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,242.70/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.82

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