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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,154.19 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,154.19 and 384.44 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,154.19 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,154.19 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,154.19 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 443,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,716.80/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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