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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,155.56 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,155.56 and 385.84 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,155.56 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,155.56 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,155.56 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 445,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,861.27/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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