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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,153.92 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,153.92 and 385.28 is: 577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,153.92 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,153.92 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,153.92 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 444,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,582.30/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.44

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