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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.52, 1,155.18 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.52, 1,155.18 and 385.68 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.52 : 1,155.18 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.52/1,155.18 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.52x = 1,155.18 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.52x = 445,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,529.82/770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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