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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.30, 1,154.56 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.30, 1,154.56 and 379.46 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.30 : 1,154.56 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.30/1,154.56 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.30x = 1,154.56 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.30x = 438,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,109.34/770.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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