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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.31, 1,154.66 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.31, 1,154.66 and 384.75 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.31 : 1,154.66 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.31/1,154.66 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.31x = 1,154.66 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.31x = 444,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,253.51/770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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