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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.06, 1,153.38 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.06, 1,153.38 and 384.50 is: 575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.06 : 1,153.38 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.06/1,153.38 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.06x = 1,153.38 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.06x = 443,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,474.61/770.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.90

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