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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,153.40 and 378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,153.40 and 378.92 is: 567.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,153.40 = 378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,153.40 = 378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,153.40 × 378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 437,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,046.33/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.49

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